Chicken & Crostini

My Dad makes the best chicken & biscuits.

It’s very comforting, and I’m not just talking about the food. It’s also the way he “sets the table” for the adults and the “little” table for our girls. Their kitchen is really tiny so we have to split up. The girls get to eat their chicken & biscuits on the coffee table while sitting on the floor, and they seem to really enjoy that.

4 large chicken breasts with bone & skin still attached (I have used 1 whole chicken many times-use the chicken you have)

8 cups cold water

2-3 bay leaves

1/4 teaspoon thyme (fresh is best-chopped up real fine)

5 large carrots peeled and cut in chunks

3 large celery stalks washed and cut in chunks

1 large onion cut in chunks

4-5 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

1/4 teaspoon oregano

25 oz. or 1/2 of large can chicken broth

+ 1 cup hot tap water

5 tablespoons flour

salt & pepper to your liking

Crostini:

1 large loaf ciabatta bread or any crusty Italian bread

olive oil

garlic salt

fresh parsley

Instructions

Chicken:

Place fresh chicken breasts in large pot, and pour 10-12 cups of water over them so they are covered completely with water. I usually add a dash of kosher salt to the water for extra flavorful chicken.

Add the bay leaves and thyme to water.

While waiting for the chicken to come to a boil, prepare veggies and set them aside.

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